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Bangladesh recovers 24 bodies after bus plunges into Padma river
Navy divers, fire crews and locals recovered 24 bodies after a bus waiting to board a ferry sank in the Padma river near Goalanda; around 50 people were on board and many escaped.
Mar 26th 2026 ยท Bangladesh
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- By midday Thursday rescuers recovered 24 bodies, including five children.
- The bus fell into the Padma river while waiting to board a ferry at Goalanda, about 65 km west of Dhaka.
- Around 50 passengers were aboard and many managed to escape while others were trapped inside.
- Rescue teams included navy divers, fire service officers and local helpers.